Vicky Sunohara

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and Hockey Canada have joined forces to empower youth through the extraordinary story of Vicky Sunohara.

A three-time Olympic medallist and seven-time world champion, Vicky’s impact extends far beyond the ice. From turning challenges into opportunities, to following your dreams, Vicky’s journey teaches youth invaluable lessons about resilience and perseverance, inspiring them to see their full potential.

LEADERSHIP | RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE | COMMUNITY AND BELONGING | LIFE SKILLS AND BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION IN SPORT | EMPOWERMENT | DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND REPRESENTATION

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Additional Resources

Beyond the Win Programs

DEI Coaching Workshop
Artefact Talks: Women in Sport

External Resources

Engaging Newcomer Girls & Women: Physical Activity & Sport Handbook
Women in Sport: Fuelling a Lifetime of Participation
Actively Engaging Women & Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors
SHE BELONGS: Building Social Connection for Lasting Participation in Sport

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A Racing Bib from the 2020 Youth Olympic Game in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was worn by a racer in a skiing event.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

3. What is special or distinctive about the artefact?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?

Rowing

Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.

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A volunteer vest given to Dr. Kirby for her work at the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

Rowing

Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.

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Sport

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A volunteer ID card given to Dr. Kirby as a way to identify as a volunteer for the event. On the card, it lists her specific volunteer responsibilities.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

Rowing

Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.

Vicky Sunohara

LEADERSHIP | RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE | COMMUNITY AND BELONGING | LIFE SKILLS AND BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION IN SPORT | EMPOWERMENT | DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND REPRESENTATION

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